How Tight?

[reeferkeeper420]

Just wondring how tight bulkheads should be? Putting new bulkheads on the fragtank.

 

[Kman]

I would say snug. You don't want it so tight that the rubber seal compresses but you don't want it so loose it leaks or vibrates open. So feel for resistance and turn a little tighter. Sure cranking it will work but it will probably leak sooner.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Ok thanks.

 

[jroovers]

Hand tight then about a quarter turn past, no more, or you'll crack the bulkhead (I've cracked more than my fair share lol).

 

[derrick orosz]

That's a personal question

 

[Pipes]

Hand tight then about a quarter turn past, no more, or you'll crack the bulkhead (I've cracked more than my fair share lol).

That's what I've always been told ever since I started my apprenticeship.

 

[scubasteve]

hand tight then 1/4 turn to lock in place. if you hear a click you need a new bulkhead before filling

 

[kjardine519]

In the automotive industry its 3/4 turn for oil filters or anything of that nature. with bulk heads I always tighten until I start to feel resistance. then 3/4 turn by hand. never had a issue
TBH everyone has a different feel, what I consider the start of resistance may differ from person to person. take my advice with a grain of salt

That's what I've always been told ever since I started my apprenticeship.

they asked me this silly question on my C of Q 5 years ago, the answer is 3/4 turn